Role mapping
Document manager, AIFM/ManCo, depositary, administrator, counsel and distribution responsibilities.
FUND FORMATION & CORPORATE SERVICES
Coordinated market access with clearly defined responsibilities.
Help managers coordinate AIFM/ManCo, depositary and other appointed providers when a fund or distribution route requires additional regulated infrastructure.
Overview
Market access is the operating coordination needed when a fund structure or distribution plan requires third-party regulated management, depositary or other market infrastructure. For example, an Asia-based manager using a European structure may need an authorised AIFM/ManCo, depositary, administrator, counsel and distribution arrangements.
This is jurisdiction- and structure-dependent, not a universal requirement for every Hong Kong or Singapore fund. The operating model therefore starts by identifying which regulated providers and recurring information flows are actually required for the chosen structure and distribution route.
Our capabilities
Provider coordination
Track onboarding and information requests.
Operating-data design
Define recurring data/evidence flows.
Oversight support
Prepare manager-side monitoring, exception reporting and supporting oversight evidence.
Regulatory calendar coordination
Track outputs based on adviser/provider instructions.
Change management
Support new countries, funds or provider transitions.
Service coverage
Core records
- Approved fund structure
- Distribution plan
- Provider agreements/requirements
- AIFM/depositary data requests
- Fund/admin/portfolio data
- Legal/regulatory guidance from appointed advisers
Operating activities
| Step | Activity | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assess | Identify market-access dependencies with advisers. |
| 2 | Map roles | Create a responsibility matrix. |
| 3 | Onboard providers | Coordinate KYC, documents and data. |
| 4 | Establish recurring flows | Set reports, evidence and calendars. |
| 5 | Monitor | Track provider deliverables/exceptions. |
| 6 | Change | Update model for new market/fund/provider. |
Reporting and oversight
- Role/responsibility map
- Provider onboarding tracker
- Recurring data/reporting matrix
- Oversight/evidence pack
- Market-access calendar
- Provider transition plan
What clients gain
Defined responsibility model
Document manager, AIFM/ManCo, depositary, admin, counsel and distribution responsibilities.
Coordinated provider onboarding
Track onboarding and information requests.
Reliable operating data flows
Define recurring data/evidence flows.
Stronger manager-side oversight
Prepare manager-side monitoring/evidence.
Governance and integration
Market Access is delivered through defined responsibilities, controlled records and documented review. Material exceptions, judgements and approvals remain visible and attributable throughout the operating process.
- No claim Kelton is AIFM/ManCo/depositary unless authorised and appointed.
- Jurisdiction-specific statements validated by advisers.
- Formal provider duties segregated from operational coordination.
- Provider SLA/evidence tracking.
Expertise and delivery
Experts behind the service.
Relevant professionals support service design, exception review and delivery governance where specialist judgement is required.
Meet our Experts & ProfessionalsTechnology that supports control.
Controlled data, workflow and review capabilities support consistent execution, transparent oversight and traceable evidence.
Explore Technology & ExpertiseConfigured around your operating model.
Services can be delivered through managed operations, technology enablement, co-sourced delivery or transition support.
See How We WorkFrequently asked questions
Does every Asian fund need an AIFM?
No. Applicability depends on domicile, structure, marketing route and jurisdiction.
Can Kelton select regulated providers?
Kelton can support evaluation/coordination within agreed scope; formal legal/regulatory suitability remains with the client/advisers.
Discuss Market Access
Start with one workflow, one operating issue or one provider transition. We will map the current process, responsibility boundaries, required data and a practical first engagement.